This is expected to be the smallest Omicron wave so far. But eligible older and vulnerable people are still recommended to have a booster.

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. We’ve seen hints of this for a while. Case numbers and indicators of severe disease began rising in Victoria in August. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Now we see evidence of this new wave via wastewater surveillance for traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. We also see rises in COVID-related hospital admissions and antiviral prescriptions. Compared to past waves, this one has built up slowly and over a longer period.

Here’s what we know about this new wave and what to expect over the coming weeks.

  • hikarulsi
    4·
    1 year ago

    According to past experience, if this wave is any serious, the gov will wait until too late to take any action to reduce potential deaths because Christmas business takes priority